Best Golden Globe Red Carpet Looks Through the Years

Can’t wait to see the Black Celebs at the Golden Globe tonight? We got you. From Angela Bassett to Donald Glover, these celebs slay the Globe’s red carpet.

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This weekend, viewers around the world will be glued to their televisions as awards season kicks off with the 2024 Golden Globes! Last year we watched Angela Bassett, Zendaya, Tyler James Williams, Quinta Brunson, and more snatch up a golden trophy. This year we can’t wait to see who comes out victorious as the Globes return after some much-needed time away. Besides the awards, we are looking forward to the first fashion moments of the year. In celebration, let’s take a look back at some of our favorite Golden Globe red carpet looks of all time!

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2023- Angela Bassett

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Angela Bassett stunned in this silver dress at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards!

2018- Tracee Ellis Ross

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Wearing all-black never looked so good! Tracee Ellis Ross wore this fun head piece and black halter dress in 2018.

2023- Billy Porter

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Billy Porter paid homage to the black version of his iconic tuxedo dress at the 2023 awards show.

2000- Denzel and Pauletta Washington

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Pauletta Washington slayed this red, velvet off-the-shoulder dress alongside her hubby Denzel Washington at the 2000 show.

2023- Ryan Coogler and Zinzi Evans

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Ryan Coogler and wife Zinzi Evans looked like royalty at the 2023 Golden Globes!

1998- Alfre Woodard

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Slay! Alfre Woodard rocked this beaded and bedazzled gown in 1998!

2019- Michaela Jaé Rodriguez

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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez looked like a goddess in this turquoise gown!

2003- Halle Berry

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Baby blue belongs to Halle Berry, everybody! She looked drop-dead gorgeous in this dress in 2003.

2023- Donald Glover

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Now this was a moment! Donald Glover sported this robe-like look at the 2023 show. Love it!

2019- Ryan Coogler, Danai Gurira, Michael B. Jordan, and Lupita Nyong’o

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The cast of “Black Panther” all looked outstanding in these looks in 2019!

2005- Prince

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Prince always knew how to stand out from the crowd! He wore this look in 2005.

2023- Viola Davis

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Blue is definitely one of viola Davis’ best colors! She wore this gown to the 2023 Awards.

2019- Janet Mock

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Janet Mock slayed the red carpet wearing this Off-White branded white dress!

2006- Terrence Howard

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Terrence Howard paired his suit with a silver tie and corsage-like pin to the 2006 Golden Globes.

2014- Kerry Washington

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Kerry Washington rocked her baby bump in this white dress to the 2014 Awards! How cute!

2018- Laurence Fishburn

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Laurence Fishburn ditched the boring, plain black suit and wore this black and red ensemble in 2018.

2006- Mariah Carey

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Mariah Carey loves a figure-hugging gown, and wore this one to the 2006 Awards!

1998- Beverly Johnson

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Now this is a dress for the history books! Beverly Johson always looks good, but this black halter dress with peal detailing slayed the red carpet!

2010- Gabourey Sidibe

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Gabourey Sidibe looked stunning in this emerald green dress in 2010!

2014- Terry Crews

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Okay, blue! Terry Crews rocked this striped suit on the red carpet.

2007- Beyoncé

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Beyoncé looked like a trophy come to life in this gold dress to the 2007 Awards!

2023- Niecy Nash

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Niecy Nash owned the color purple to the 2023 Golden Globe Awards!

2018- Sterling K. Brown

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There’s nothing quite like a classic black suit, and Sterling K. Brown looked oh-so fine in this one!

2007- Vanessa Williams

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Vanessa Williams was beautiful as always in this nude and brown look with gold jewelry in 2007.

2021- Cynthia Erivo

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Cynthia Erivo could not be missed on the red carpet in 2021 wearing this neon dress!

1995- Diana Ross

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Diana Ross is absolutely stunning in this simple yet classy look at the 1995 Awards.

2004- Tyra Banks

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Of course, Tyra Banks slayed the red carpet! She wore this sexy black dress and strappy heels in 2004!

2006- Queen Latifah

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Blue may be Queen Latifah’s color! She wore this striking dress with diamond jewelry in 2006.

2018- Viola Davis and Julius Tennon

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It’s date night! Viola Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon were twinning in their classy black looks to the 2018 Golden Globe Awards.

2006- Tonye Patano

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Actress Tonye Potano wore this beautiful navy gown paired with a light blue shawl to the 2006 awards!

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